Construction period Antiquité (≈ 212)
General date of the camp.
13 juin 1979
Historical Monument
Historical Monument 13 juin 1979 (≈ 1979)
Official Protection Order.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
César Army Camp A (Cad. G 367): Order of 13 June 1979
Key figures
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Sources insufficient to identify.
Origin and history
Camp A of Caesar's army, located in Flavigny-sur-Ozerain, is a historical monument dated from ancient times. This site is classified as a Historic Monument, reflecting its heritage and archaeological significance. Although the precise details of its use or construction are not explicitly mentioned in the available sources, its name refers to a connection with the Roman military campaigns in Gaul.
The location of the camp is specified in the commune of Flavigny-sur-Ozerain, in Côte-d'Or, in the region Burgundy-Franche-Comté. The site was officially protected by a classification decree in 1979, highlighting its historical value. The available information indicates that its location is approximate, with an accuracy considered fair, which may reflect the challenges associated with the exact identification of ancient remains.
In ancient times, the Roman military camps played a strategic role in the conquest and control of the territories. These facilities served as bases for legions to secure the conquered areas and facilitate the movement of troops. In the context of Gaul, these camps could also serve as supply points or temporary administrative centres, integrated into a wider network of fortifications and Roman roads.
